SONSHINE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Key Persons


Anthony Pullen, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member

Ashley Fuller

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member

Authur Williamson

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Physical Education Instructor and Head Basketball Coach

Barbara Tolber

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Librarian

Barry Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Instructional Assistant

Charles Traylor

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Instructional Assistant

Coach DeHaven Lee

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Flag Football Coach

Darla Jackson

Ms. Jackson an alumnus of Sonshine Christian Academy, is in her 7th year in education with Columbus City Schools. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Pan African Studies from Kent State University in 2010, and her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019. Her present position is teaching 7th grade English Language Arts and Humanities at Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls(CCPSG). She previously worked at Sherwood Middle School for 5 years as a 7th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher. She serves on many committees including the Building Leadership Team (BLT), Coordinator for the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) team, and an After School Tutor. Previously Ms. Jackson was employed at Hilltonia Middle School where she taught as a substitute teacher for a Special Needs classroom. She is a member of the National Council of Teachers of English(NCTE) where she serves on the regional board of trustees for the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts(OCTELA). She is currently pursuing her Doctoral degree in Education, with an expected graduation date of 2024. She attends New Journey Christian Ministries where she sings in the choir and Praise Team.

Darlene Bell

Job Titles:
  • Kindergarten and Learning Manager

Debbi Denson-Kendrick

Job Titles:
  • 2nd Grade and Learning Manager

Delica Butler

Job Titles:
  • Curriculum & Education Committee
  • Pediatric Registered Nurse
Delica Butler has been a practicing Pediatric Registered Nurse for over six years. She has most recently transitioned to adult care after earning her state board licensure as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Over the past year, she has been consistently working in multiple locations within the central Ohio area. She is no novice to volunteer work, as she has served on several non-profit organizational committees. Delica has experience in management and diversity relations as she is a former charge nurse of an underserved medical clinic responsible for 20 plus staff members, patients and their families. She is a wife and mother of two boys, dedicated to serving God, her family, and the community. As an alum, Delica Butler finds it a great privilege and honor to serve as an executive board member for Sonshine Christian Academy.

Dr. Alfred Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Dean of Christian Education

Dr. Davina Hicks

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Superintendent

Dr. John Tyus

Job Titles:
  • Middle School Homeroom Teacher and Social Studies Teacher

Dr. Thomas Burns

Job Titles:
  • Clergy: Bible Instructor

Edmund Davidson

With a passion for data analytics and digital marketing, Mr. Davidson maintains Sonshine Christian Academy's website and social media outlets. In addition, he does most of the digital work for digital publication. In the daytime, he is a data analyst, at night though he and others manage and operate theEdWeb, an organization dedicated to helping small businesses and individuals make an electronic footprint in the digital world.

Gail Lee-Clarkson


Jennifer Brown

Job Titles:
  • Middle School Homeroom Teacher, Math Teacher and Learning Manager

Jennifer Clayborne

As the parent of a former student, Ms. Clayborne saw the passion and dedication the staff had at Sonshine and wanted to support their ongoing efforts to supporting her child's education and the school he attended. Prior to joining the SCA Board, Jennifer co-founded the Sonshine Christian Academy Parent Liaison Program where she volunteered her time to fundraisers at the school, supported yearly ongoing efforts for school programs and the return of the "Snack Bar". In February 2015 Jennifer was selected to join the SCA Board of Trustees where she serves on the Executive Committee and Finance Committee Member. In addition to her role on the Board Ms. Clayborne also sits on the Workforce Development Committee at Gahanna Lincoln High School and the Gala Committee for the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council. Ms. Clayborne is a Corporate Travel Specialist at Nationwide Mutual Insurance where she is responsible for the travel program for over 33,000 Nationwide Employees locally and across the country. In her downtime, Jennifer enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends and family

Jessica Landberg

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Instructional Assistant

Joyce Bedell

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Special Education Dept.

Kimberly Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Learning Manager

Larry Cochran III

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member

Lucy Mader

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • CCS Tutor

Lynn Walker

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member

Michael Barron

Job Titles:
  • Middle School Science Teacher and High School Biology Teacher

Ms. Brittany Pugh

Job Titles:
  • Elective Instructor and 9th Grade Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Dinika Williams

Job Titles:
  • Cheer Coach

Nadia Reed

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Principal

Parish Weatherspoon

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • Instructional Assistant

Patrick Peterson

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member

Reverand Richard Hairston

Job Titles:
  • Clergy: Bible Instructor

Ronald Hairston

Job Titles:
  • Middle School Homeroom Teacher and ELA and Reading Teacher

Sherry Jones

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member
  • PTO President

Terra Weatherspoon

Job Titles:
  • Kitchen Staff Member

Viniece Wilson - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Director

Vontel Nowlin

Job Titles:
  • Office Staff